Private foundation · EIN 87-6877891 · Virginia Bch, Virginia · Human services

Sterzing Charitable Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 40 grants paid, $117K total, median $2,000. 73% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
40
$117K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in VA
73%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

40 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Old Donation Episcopal ChurchVirginia Beach, VAGeneral Fund$25K
ChkdNorfolk, VAMental Health Program$5,000
Elephant SanctuaryHohenwald, TNGeneral Fund$5,000
Keep Va BeautifulRichmond, VAGeneral Fund$5,000
ReachNorfolk, VAGeneral Fund$5,000
Samaritan HouseVirginia Beach, VAGeneral Fund$5,000
The Wells Theaterva StageNorfolk, VAGeneral Fund$5,000
WhroNorfolk, VAGeneral Fund$5,000
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral Fund$5,000
Eastern Virginia Medical School FoundationNorfolk, VAStrelitz Diabetes Center$5,000
Food Bank of Southeastern VirginiaNorfolk, VAGeneral Fund$5,000
YMCA Camp Silver BeachJamesville, VAGeneral Fund$3,000
American Red Cross of Southeast VirginiaNorfolk, VAGeneral Fund$2,500
Judeo-Christian Outreach CenterVirginia Beach, VAGeneral Fund$2,500
Norfolk Botanical GardensNorfolk, VAGeneral Fund$2,500
Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkManhattan Beach, CAIn memory of Lara Sterzing$2,500
Sentara FoundationChesapeake, VAHospice Volunteers$2,500
Entertainment Industry FoundationLos Angeles, CAUkraine Childrens Action Project$2,500
Lgbt Life CenterNorfolk, VAGeneral Fund$2,500
Doctors Without BordersHagerstown, MDGeneral Fund$2,500
Norfolk CASANorfolk, VAGeneral Fund$1,500
Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UTGeneral Fund$1,000
Boys Home of VirginiaCovington, VAGeneral Fund$1,000
Circle a Home for HorsesVirginia Beach, VAGeneral Fund$1,000
Equine AdvocatesChatham, NYGeneral Fund$1,000
Girl Scout Council of Colonial CoastChesapeake, VAGeneral Fund$1,000
Hope House FoundationNorfolk, VAGeneral Fund$1,000
Jackson-Feild Homes FoundationJarratt, VAGeneral Fund$1,000
Nature Conservancy-Va ChapterCharlottesville, VAGeneral Fund$1,000
Retirement Home for HorsesAlachua, FLGeneral Fund$1,000
Virginia Beach SPCAVirginia Beach, VAGeneral Fund$1,000
Wildlife Center of VirginiaWaynesboro, VAGeberal Fund$1,000
The River Ellis FoundationVirginia Beach, VAGeneral Fund$1,000
Elizabeth River ProjectNorfolk, VAGeneral Fund$1,000
Clean Virginia WaterwaysFarmville, VAGeneral Fund$1,000
St Mary's HomeNorfolk, VAGeneral Fund$1,000
National Fish and Wildlife FoundationWashington, DCGeneral Fund$1,000
Cheetah Conservation FundAlexandria, VAGeneral Fund$500
International Crane FoundationBaraboo, WIGeneral Fund$500
Ironwood Pig SanctuaryTucson, AZGeneral Fund$500

By state: Virginia 29 · District of Columbia 2 · Tennessee 1 · California 2 · Maryland 1 · Utah 1

About this foundation

Sterzing Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Virginia Bch, Virginia, administered in care of Carl B Sterzing III Trustee, tax-exempt since 2023. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Sterzing Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Sterzing Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $117K across 40 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Sterzing Charitable Tr give?

Virginia (29 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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